How long is the flight from Sheffield to Des Moines?

There are many flights that can get you from Sheffield to Des Moines in 16h 59m. Fly via Scandinavian Airlines or British Airways to get the fastest option. The distance from Sheffield to Des Moines is about 4045 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Des Moines ranges from 25.0 - 125.0 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 125.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Des Moines when rainfall is around 25.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Des Moines, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 25.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -5.0 C).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SH9 to DSM?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Sheffield to Des Moines as you normally would.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Des Moines from Sheffield?

For a flight from Sheffield to Des Moines, you will be flying into Des Moines. Des Moines (DSM) is just 3.6 mi from the center of the city. Des Moines is the only Des Moines airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from Sheffield per day. 2 airlines have flights to Des Moines from Sheffield on a regular basis.

Can I find deals for flights from Sheffield to Des Moines that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Sheffield to Des Moines flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sheffield to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 19 August 2026.

Mon 16/1109:45 -

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Thu 3/1213:58 -

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Deal found 14/8£851

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Deal found 14/8£876

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1 stop15h 53m

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Deal found 14/8£878

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2 stops25h 48m

Thu 3/1211:28 -

1 stop17h 22m

Deal found 14/8£907

Wed 4/1110:10 -

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Sun 8/1105:39 -

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Deal found 18/8£930

Mon 16/1106:10 -

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Thu 3/1206:15 -

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Deal found 14/8£963

Sun 20/1208:05 -

2 stops21h 59m

Wed 30/1207:29 -

2 stops20h 01m

Deal found 17/8£971

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Round-trip from	£851
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	November
Average price	£1,161

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16/11-3/12
4 total stops
38h 46m total
Sheffield to Des Moines

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price (£135 potential increase over avg. return price).

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MAN Manchester - DSM Des Moines

MANDSM

Manchester

Wed 4/11

10:10-22:33

2 stops18h 23m

Des Moines

Sun 8/11

05:39-09:30

2 stops45h 51m

£930

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MAN Manchester - DSM Des Moines

MANDSM

Manchester

Wed 4/11

07:55-18:54

2 stops16h 59m

Des Moines

Sun 8/11

13:58-14:00

2 stops18h 02m

£937

ManchesterDes Moines

MAN Manchester - DSM Des Moines

MANDSM

Manchester

Mon 16/11

06:10-10:26

2 stops34h 16m

Des Moines

Thu 3/12

06:15-10:20

3 stops22h 05m

£963

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MAN Manchester - DSM Des Moines

MANDSM

Manchester

Sun 20/12

08:05-00:04

2 stops21h 59m

Des Moines

Wed 30/12

07:29-09:30

2 stops20h 01m

£971

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MAN Manchester - DSM Des Moines

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Mon 28/9

06:05-23:35

2 stops23h 30m

Des Moines

Mon 5/10

18:55-17:10

2 stops16h 15m

£971

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MAN Manchester - DSM Des Moines

MANDSM

Manchester

Wed 4/11

06:10-19:16

2 stops19h 06m

Des Moines

Sun 8/11

08:00-09:00

3 stops19h 00m

£997

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MAN Manchester - DSM Des Moines

MANDSM

Manchester

Thu 1/10

06:05-23:35

2 stops23h 30m

Des Moines

Thu 8/10

18:55-17:20

2 stops16h 25m

£1,014

ManchesterDes Moines

MAN Manchester - DSM Des Moines

MANDSM

Manchester

Fri 18/12

08:05-00:04

2 stops21h 59m

Des Moines

Mon 28/12

07:29-20:25

2 stops30h 56m

£1,048

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How much does it cost for a return flight from Sheffield to Des Moines?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Sheffield to Des Moines flights typically cost between £899 and £1,481 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £851 on British Airways (16 Nov–3 Dec).

Reviews of airlines servicing Des Moines

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta and Virgin Atlantic from Sheffield to Des Moines to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Rakshith,May 2026

TPE - SEA

I got middle seat, but it was cheap $340 for Taipei to PDX ,

Delta

7.8

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8,498 reviews

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1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Rakshith,May 2026

TPE - SEA

I got middle seat, but it was cheap $340 for Taipei to PDX ,

Virgin Atlantic

7.4

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695 reviews

Delta

7.8

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8,498 reviews

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1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Rakshith,May 2026

TPE - SEA

I got middle seat, but it was cheap $340 for Taipei to PDX ,

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Des Moines from Sheffield?
For a flight from Sheffield to Des Moines, you will be flying into Des Moines. Des Moines (DSM) is just 3.6 mi from the center of the city. Des Moines is the only Des Moines airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from Sheffield per day. 2 airlines have flights to Des Moines from Sheffield on a regular basis.
How long is the flight from Sheffield to Des Moines?
There are many flights that can get you from Sheffield to Des Moines in 16h 59m. Fly via Scandinavian Airlines or British Airways to get the fastest option. The distance from Sheffield to Des Moines is about 4045 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
Can I find deals for flights from Sheffield to Des Moines that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Sheffield to Des Moines flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Sheffield to Des Moines?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sheffield to Des Moines.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Sheffield to Des Moines?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sheffield to Des Moines by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Sheffield to Des Moines flights typically cost between £899 and £1,481 in November.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £851 on British Airways (16 Nov–3 Dec).

Reviews of airlines servicing Des Moines

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta and Virgin Atlantic from Sheffield to Des Moines to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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Sheffield to Des Moines flights typically cost between £899 and £1,481 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £851 on British Airways (16 Nov–3 Dec).